This short poem expresses a promise of devotion, smiles to lift sorrow, ever-growing love, and a hand to hold in the future. It then prompts to walk down memory lane. The accompanying Bible verse finds virtue and capability in a wife as being worth more than precious rubies.

1. Shell, I cannot promise you a life of sunshine;I cannot promise riches, wealth, or gold;I cannot promise you an easy pathwayThat leads away from change or growing old. But I can promise all my heart's devotion;A smile to chase away your tears of sorrow;A love that's ever true and ever growing;A hand to hold in yours through each tomorrow. (Tap the enter key and walk down memory lane w/me.)

2. Proverbs – Chapter 31:10 Who can find a virtuous and capable wife? She is worth more than precious rubies.